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Also, Go Jazz!
He has been moved from PF to SF and in the Jazz scheme that reduces his offensive output. However, he is important insurance and can be veteran leadership when he wants to. DWill has been emerging as the new leader of the Jazz. DWill also controls how many touches AK gets. AK used to be the leader of the Jazz (when he signed his new contract). That leadership transition has effected AKs attitude in the past.
Rumor is that Houston just got Artest. The Jazz will have to get one more very good player to compete. LA, NO and Houston are better at this point.
Artest and Adleman have worked together before. Artest's contract is up next year so he can be dumped if he causes any trouble.
In wages of win Jackson was worth 2+ wins and Artest was worth 3+ wins. However, Artest can help carry the Rockets if Ming or McGrady get hurt. Artest scored 20 points a game last year and can play defense (sometimes).
The Rockets are paying two first round draft picks to trade Jackson for Artest. That is a high price for a 1 year rental. However, he plays more than one position and can carry the scoring load if one of the scorers goes down.
Adelman is building a team that can win without Ming (and or McGrady).
I wish the wizards had him.
if he were the best player on a team, he'd be an allstar again.
The Jazz need a plan for beating both LA and Houston in the play offs. Houston is buzzing over the idea that Battier and Artest will be lock down defenders and that Artest, Ming and McGrady will be unstopable.
Artest can carry the Rockets if Ming or McGrady are out. I am not sure how much stronger they are with all 3 of them in (beyond Jackson) together.
Utah needs defense and (1)a very good backup C/PF or (2) a very proficient PG that they can play with DWill (the Olympic approach of using CP3 and DWill together) or both (1 and 2).
If Price is good enough, 2 may not be needed. If Koufos or Fes can play by the end of the year that may work for(1).
Other than my rant, I say congrats to AK. Good luck representing your country.
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